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Stock up on your holiday gifts at this year’s 4th Annual Christmas Bazaar at “This is Central” a.k.a. Central Presbyterian Church. All Christmas Bazaar Vendors are Mobile Bay artisans, and for the first time, local galleries.

Not only will there be live holiday music, food trucks galore, and pictures with Santa Claus, a portion of the proceeds from your holiday gift purchases will go towards benefiting the non-profit organizations of “This is Central” – Mobile ARC, The Food Pantry at Central Presbyterian, Azalea City Montessori School, and Mobile Urban Growers.

The event is free to the public on Saturday and Sunday. However, if you would like to take advantage of early bird specials, Santa’s Surprise will take place Friday night, December 6, 2019 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Tickets are only $5.00. What does Santa’s Surprise get you, you ask? Your ticket will include free hours devours and drinks prepared and served by Mobile ARC, the chance to win one of six gallery vendor door prizes (valuing $100 – $250), and the opportunity to shop crowd-free before the market officially begins, Saturday, December 7th at 9:00am. Tickets are limited, and you must be present to win door prizes.

Other chances to win special door prizes will take place on Saturday, December 7th. You may also purchase a $5.00 ticket to be entered for a chance to win one of the many Artisan participant door prizes.

• Santa’s Surprise (early bird special), December 6, 2019, 6:00pm – 9:00pm with purchase of $5.00 raffle ticket
• December 7, 2019, 9:00am – 4:00pm, Admission is Free
• December 8, 2019, 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Admission is Free

The Playhouse in the Park will return to the Saenger Theatre for their 14th year producing a holiday musical for school students, as well as a public performance the evening of December 4. Each year this production plays to over 6,000 audience members and has become a holiday tradition for many in the Mobile community. School performances are December 3 & 4 at 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Student tickets are $9 and can be reserved by teachers at 251.422.0079.

The public performance will be the evening of December 4 at 7:30 p.m. All tickets are $20 for this show. Purchase public performance tickets at playhouseinthepark.org/boxoffice, or by calling 251.602.0630.

The Central Arts Collective is hosting their Fine Arts Gala on December 5th with Open House on the 7th.

Central Arts Collective (CAC) was formed in 2017 out of a desire to see creative professionals thrive in the Mobile, Alabama area. Located within the walls of Central Presbyterian Church, CAC is a working studio home to visual & performing artists who strive to craft community through service and arts cultivation. CAC gives a platform to those who wish to serve others with their creative gifts, and also celebrates the broader creative community along the Alabama Gulf Coast. 

Get ready for the holidays at Mobile Museum of Art’s Holiday Night Market! This is going to be their biggest market yet exclusively for art and artisan wares, handmade and original crafts. They feature everything from craft beer, handmade kitchenware, jewelry, soaps, to fine art and décor. This is your chance to spread the Holiday Joy and shower your loved ones with one-of-a-kind gifts, all while supporting local small businesses. Or have a great time shopping for yourself while sipping hot chocolate and getting in the Christmas groove with Mobile Symphony String Academy.

This is a free event as part of Thursday Night Programs at MMofA.

Performers from every part of the University of South Alabama department of music will bring “Joy to the World” at the University’s annual Holiday Concert, scheduled for 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the concert is free and open to the public. Complimentary holiday refreshments will be served following the show.

Featuring traditional and modern arrangements of holiday favorites, the concert includes performances from the USA Concert Choir, University Chorale, USA Wind Ensemble, USA Opera Theatre, USA Piano Duo, USA Clarinet Ensemble, Celtic Crúe, USA Trombone Ensemble and the USA Steel Band. The Jaguar Marching Band will continue its tradition of closing the evening, this year with a full-band performance of “Christmas Festival” and “Sleigh Ride.”

Free parking will be available in the following lots: Mitchell Center, Gamma, Humanities and Mitchell College of Business. Handicapped parking will be available in the Mitchell Center lot.  JagTran will provide round-trip transportation between parking lots and the Mitchell Center before and after the event.

Join us this December for Christmas magic all throughout The Park at OWA and Downtown OWA.

From Activities with Santa and Mrs. Claus in The Park, to Photos with Santa in Downtown, we have it all. Don’t miss our nightly light shows, too! Our beautiful fountain on Lake OWA dances to holiday music, while our 36-foot tall tree twinkles in time with Christmas sounds.

All of OWA’s amazing events are happening weekends and various dates through Dec. 22, 2019. There’s so much to see and do, so check out our Calendar of Events (VisitOWA.com/Events) to stay up-to-date! Times and dates vary and are all weather dependent. Downtown OWA is open every day and is always free to enjoy!

For more info: https://visitowa.com/events/

Stock up on your holiday gifts at this year’s 4th Annual Christmas Bazaar at “This is Central” a.k.a. Central Presbyterian Church. All Christmas Bazaar Vendors are Mobile Bay artisans, and for the first time, local galleries.

Not only will there be live holiday music, food trucks galore, and pictures with Santa Claus, a portion of the proceeds from your holiday gift purchases will go towards benefiting the non-profit organizations of “This is Central” – Mobile ARC, The Food Pantry at Central Presbyterian, Azalea City Montessori School, and Mobile Urban Growers.

The event is free to the public on Saturday and Sunday. However, if you would like to take advantage of early bird specials, Santa’s Surprise will take place Friday night, December 6, 2019 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Tickets are only $5.00. What does Santa’s Surprise get you, you ask? Your ticket will include free hours devours and drinks prepared and served by Mobile ARC, the chance to win one of six gallery vendor door prizes (valuing $100 – $250), and the opportunity to shop crowd-free before the market officially begins, Saturday, December 7th at 9:00am. Tickets are limited, and you must be present to win door prizes.

Other chances to win special door prizes will take place on Saturday, December 7th. You may also purchase a $5.00 ticket to be entered for a chance to win one of the many Artisan participant door prizes.

• Santa’s Surprise (early bird special), December 6, 2019, 6:00pm – 9:00pm with purchase of $5.00 raffle ticket
• December 7, 2019, 9:00am – 4:00pm, Admission is Free
• December 8, 2019, 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Admission is Free

We have yet another great, family fun-filled event planned for the 2019 holiday season. This year will feature some fun and educational activities for the whole family along with our awesome, in-house exhibition, STEM Wonderland. Best of all we are encouraging visitors to come in their favorite comfy PJs and ugly Christmas sweaters.

Non-members event admission (All ages) = $5
Ages 2 and under = Free

Exploreum Members (All ages)= $3 per person
OR
Bring one new, unwrapped/unopened toy for our Magical Christmas Toy Drive per person and get in free.

No movie will be shown during the event.

Visit the Mobile Civic Center for locally made arts and crafts, tasty treats, Holiday music, pictures with Santa, performances, and much more!

The Holiday Market in the Park will last from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Finish your holiday shopping with one or more of over 50 amazing vendors!

As always, hop on the Christmas train for more free fun!

Christmas Kids Day will feature free holiday-themed activities for children of all ages. Activities include (but are not limited to) a petting zoo, karaoke, story time, balloon artists, face painting, selfies with Santa, and more!

Stock up on your holiday gifts at this year’s 4th Annual Christmas Bazaar at “This is Central” a.k.a. Central Presbyterian Church. All Christmas Bazaar Vendors are Mobile Bay artisans, and for the first time, local galleries.

Not only will there be live holiday music, food trucks galore, and pictures with Santa Claus, a portion of the proceeds from your holiday gift purchases will go towards benefiting the non-profit organizations of “This is Central” – Mobile ARC, The Food Pantry at Central Presbyterian, Azalea City Montessori School, and Mobile Urban Growers.

The event is free to the public on Saturday and Sunday. However, if you would like to take advantage of early bird specials, Santa’s Surprise will take place Friday night, December 6, 2019 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Tickets are only $5.00. What does Santa’s Surprise get you, you ask? Your ticket will include free hours devours and drinks prepared and served by Mobile ARC, the chance to win one of six gallery vendor door prizes (valuing $100 – $250), and the opportunity to shop crowd-free before the market officially begins, Saturday, December 7th at 9:00am. Tickets are limited, and you must be present to win door prizes.

Other chances to win special door prizes will take place on Saturday, December 7th. You may also purchase a $5.00 ticket to be entered for a chance to win one of the many Artisan participant door prizes.

• Santa’s Surprise (early bird special), December 6, 2019, 6:00pm – 9:00pm with purchase of $5.00 raffle ticket
• December 7, 2019, 9:00am – 4:00pm, Admission is Free
• December 8, 2019, 1:00pm – 4:00pm, Admission is Free

Join us this December for Christmas magic all throughout The Park at OWA and Downtown OWA.

From Activities with Santa and Mrs. Claus in The Park, to Photos with Santa in Downtown, we have it all. Don’t miss our nightly light shows, too! Our beautiful fountain on Lake OWA dances to holiday music, while our 36-foot tall tree twinkles in time with Christmas sounds.

All of OWA’s amazing events are happening weekends and various dates through Dec. 22, 2019. There’s so much to see and do, so check out our Calendar of Events (VisitOWA.com/Events) to stay up-to-date! Times and dates vary and are all weather dependent. Downtown OWA is open every day and is always free to enjoy!

For more info: https://visitowa.com/events/

Join us this December for Christmas magic all throughout The Park at OWA and Downtown OWA.

From Activities with Santa and Mrs. Claus in The Park, to Photos with Santa in Downtown, we have it all. Don’t miss our nightly light shows, too! Our beautiful fountain on Lake OWA dances to holiday music, while our 36-foot tall tree twinkles in time with Christmas sounds.

All of OWA’s amazing events are happening weekends and various dates through Dec. 22, 2019. There’s so much to see and do, so check out our Calendar of Events (VisitOWA.com/Events) to stay up-to-date! Times and dates vary and are all weather dependent. Downtown OWA is open every day and is always free to enjoy!

For more info: https://visitowa.com/events/

The Mobile Symphony is joined by the popular Irish group Cherish the Ladies for a Celtic Christmas celebration Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2:30 p.m. at the Saenger. Mobile audiences loved them when they celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with the orchestra several years ago. These high-energy women are back with a new Christmas show packed with great music, Irish dancers, holiday fun and a few surprises. “It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do,” says The Boston Globe of this Grammy Award-nominated Irish-American supergroup. Cherish The Ladies has thrilled audiences worldwide with timeless Irish traditions and good cheer.

Tickets are $15, $20, $33, $45, $65 and $80 and can be purchased online at www.mobilesymphony.org, by phone at 251-432-2010, or at the symphony box office, 257 Dauphin Street. Tickets are not available at the Saenger box office. More details at www.mobilesymphony.org.

Join us this December for Christmas magic all throughout The Park at OWA and Downtown OWA.

From Activities with Santa and Mrs. Claus in The Park, to Photos with Santa in Downtown, we have it all. Don’t miss our nightly light shows, too! Our beautiful fountain on Lake OWA dances to holiday music, while our 36-foot tall tree twinkles in time with Christmas sounds.

All of OWA’s amazing events are happening weekends and various dates through Dec. 22, 2019. There’s so much to see and do, so check out our Calendar of Events (VisitOWA.com/Events) to stay up-to-date! Times and dates vary and are all weather dependent. Downtown OWA is open every day and is always free to enjoy!

For more info: https://visitowa.com/events/

The Mobile Symphony is joined by the popular Irish group Cherish the Ladies for a Celtic Christmas celebration Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2:30 p.m. at the Saenger. Mobile audiences loved them when they celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with the orchestra several years ago. These high-energy women are back with a new Christmas show packed with great music, Irish dancers, holiday fun and a few surprises. “It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do,” says The Boston Globe of this Grammy Award-nominated Irish-American supergroup. Cherish The Ladies has thrilled audiences worldwide with timeless Irish traditions and good cheer.

Tickets are $15, $20, $33, $45, $65 and $80 and can be purchased online at www.mobilesymphony.org, by phone at 251-432-2010, or at the symphony box office, 257 Dauphin Street. Tickets are not available at the Saenger box office. More details at www.mobilesymphony.org.